All posts byBrigida Santos
Brigida Santos is a Los Angeles based producer, journalist and political correspondent. She is currently finishing her first book, "In Lu of Justice," a non-fiction political thriller/memoir, in addition to writing, producing and co-hosting the television series "Off the Grid" airing on Ora TV and RT America. She also regularly contributes articles to BuyConscious.Com and Attn.Com, and has produced the award-winning web series "Destroy The Alpha Gammas," short film "Stefano Formaggio," feature film "Searching for Katie," and various other music/viral videos. Website: www.brigidasantos.com
Brigida Santos: Free Speech And Reddit
After Ellen Pao resigned as Reddit's CEO, co-founder Steve Huffman stepped into her place. He says the popular site will now lay out clear boundaries for eliminating and banning offensive and abusive content, something Reddit hadn't clearly laid out for users before. While many other sites have clear terms of service when it comes to bullying and harassment, like Facebook and Twitter, Reddit's decision brings up an interesting debate over what constitutes free speech.
VIDEO: Cop Arrests Naked Woman After Illegally Entering Her Home
ABC15 Investigators reports Officer Doug Rose of the Chandler, Arizona Police Department, illegally entered the home of Esmeralda Rossi and arrested her while she was naked.
Map: 2015 Police Killings - January To July
Mic.Com reports that in 47 out of 50 states, American police officers have killed at least one person so far this year. In some states, the number of officer-involved homicides dwarfs numbers from entire countries.
Marijuana: The Next Big Political Industry
Rand Paul reportedly became the first major Presidential candidate to raise campaign money from the marijuana industry. So does this mean marijuana will be the next big political industry?
Why Congress Ignores Average Americans In One Infographic
This infographic from Represent.Us sums up why our political system is completely corrupt and broken. Basically, it says money = corruption. But you already knew that didn't you?
Colleges Charging $50k+ For Tuition Up 2,400%
Represent.Us reports that the number of colleges and universities charging over $50,000 per year for tuition has increased by 2,400% in the past three years. However, during the same time period, the average wage of the American worker only grew by a paltry 2%.
Should Tom Selleck Be Drought Shamed?
A new lawsuit alleges that actor Tom Selleck (you know, of mustache fame) has been stealing thousands of gallons of water, literally by the truck load, from a public water hydrant to hydrate his 60-acre ranch in Southern California.
Native Americans 1, Redskins 0
A federal judge in Northern Virginia ordered the cancellation of Redskins federal trademark registrations. The NFL team's mascot and trademarks have been opposed for decades by many Native Americans who feel the team's moniker disparages their race. The latest legal move acknowledges that they're right.
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